01 original anchor set up with 3ft of chain and no deck pipe
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02 new 20lbs Rocna Vulcan and 30ft of 1:4in. G4 chain (on the still good 1/2in. 90ft of braided rode)
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03 the rocna has a very sharp edge that rides high on the roller and wonders around a lot.
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04 existing roller on a makeshift laith
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05 not the prettiest but this should keep the anchor from wondering around
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06 the groove is good
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07 softened the edges to guide it in there
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08 good to go
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09 pre-drilled holes for the pin
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010 the quick release pin will get a safety leash
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011 looking pretty good
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012 the anchor is really top heavy and still tilts around quite a bit... not great for those bumpy days on the water or nights at the dock
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013 I couldn't help but make this to fit on the roller bolt.
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014 I built in extra space to add some hose for a quieter snugger fit
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015 the finished product (minus the hose but notice the airplane wire leash for the expensive quick release pin
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016 the anchor is very secure and doesn't rock around
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017 close up of the pin I with the airplane wire leash.
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018 I installed an eye bolt and a figure eight knot on the bitter end of my rode.
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019 a good anchor is a terrible thing to waist - better safe than sorry!
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